Development Economics

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. Development economics is concerned with the economic transformation of developing economies. The focus is on the theories and methods used when analyzing economic issues in the development context. Examples of topics covered in development economics are the determinants of economic growth, such as the causes of poverty, population growth, and the impact of trade liberalization on developing countries. Knowledge of macro and micro theory at the advanced level is recommended. NEK302 is given in the second quartile and can be taken as an elective course in the Bachelor's programme together with Basic Econometrics, NEK301 and Essay NEK316. Admission to the course requires 45 credits completed in Economics from both basic- and intermediate level. Prior knowledge corresponding to 7.5 credits in Econometrics or 15 credits in Statistics is recommended. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. The job market for economists is excellent. Within many qualified jobs in the private and public sectors, a good ability to analyze complex socio-economic issues is required. Through studies in economics, you get tools to collect, analyze and interpret data. Our students are in demand on the labor market and work for, among others, major Swedish banks, Volvo, Swedbank, the Swedish Tax Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the University of Gothenburg.